Food News

Breaking News

Andrew and Nora Mace to Open Lazy Susan with Earl Ninsom in the Country Cat Space

The new Montavilla restaurant, opening in March, aims to be the perfect neighborhood spot—charcoal-fired dry-aged steaks to seasonal pies.

02/10/2020 By Karen Brooks

Breaking News

Matta, JoJo, and Jinju Patisserie Join Forces for 86 Pho, a “No Pho” Brunch

The talented trio will cook monthly, four-course meals at LuLu starting in March.

02/04/2020 By Karen Brooks

Breaking News

Irving Street Kitchen’s Sarah Schafer to Open an Ambitious Italian Food Hall in June

The multimillion dollar Pearl District project aims to create an all-day experience, coffee to Roman pizza, all under one big roof.

01/28/2020 By Karen Brooks

Breaking News

Joshua McFadden and Bar Legend Jim Meehan to Open Takibi

The Japanese bar and restaurant unites McFadden’s Submarine Hospitality, Meehan, and lifestyle brand Snow Peak in Northwest Portland.

01/27/2020 By Karen Brooks

Word of Mouth

One of the Country’s Few Wagashi Experts Lives in Portland

Gena Renaud crafts intricate, time-consuming Japanese confections.

01/21/2020 By Karen Brooks

Hometown Pride

Oregon Brings Home 21 Good Food Awards

At the Oscars of artisan foodstuffs, we reliably medal.

01/20/2020 By Benjamin Tepler

Food News

Kyay Oh, a New Noodle Soup Shop from Top Burmese, Will Open on January 23

The namesake dish will take center stage on NW 21st Ave.

01/13/2020 By Marty Patail

Breaking News

Portland’s Beloved 180 Xurros & Xocolata Gets a New Lease on Life, Literally

In February, Ataula’s Jose Chesa will reprise a mini-version of his seriously missed xurro and drinking chocolate shop inside downtown’s new Hyatt Centric hotel

01/08/2020 By Karen Brooks

Word of Mouth

Portland Chefs Reveal their Secret Projects and Predictions for 2020

Salt and pepper on your table: in. Shitty bar food: out.

01/02/2020 By Karen Brooks

Lunch Guide

The 8 Pantry Essentials That PoMo’s Food Editors Keep in Their Office Drawers

It's called "desk halva," people.

12/31/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Nooners

10 Portland Lunches We Can’t Stop Eating

Portland’s collective brunch trance is ending. The golden age of workday lunching has arrived.

12/31/2019 By Benjamin Tepler With Karen Brooks and Kelly Clarke

Hometown Pride

Texas Monthly Says Portland Has “The Best Texas Barbecue Scene” Outside of Texas

... and we agree.

12/19/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Food Event Spotlight

The Suttle Lodge Pulls in Major National Talent for Its 2020 Guest Chef Series

The best eating of the year will happen in the Deschutes National Forest, apparently.

12/10/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Breaking News

Pok Pok’s Andy Ricker Will Open Ping Yang Pow in December

The Thai food luminary is transforming the upstairs of Pok Pok NW into an intimate spot for charcoal-grilled cooking.

12/06/2019 By Karen Brooks

Breaking News

Star Chef Gregory Gourdet Will Open His Own Restaurant in 2020 … At Last

The face of downtown’s swanky Departure restaurant will put his Haitian roots front and center in a 60-seat, globally seasoned, wood-fired concept late next year.

11/29/2019 By Karen Brooks